Association of Bi-State Motor Carriers

05/29/2026

We’re getting reports of excessive traffic backups along Doremus potentially impacting the area around Port Newark Depot due to an anti-ICE protest at Delaney Hall. Please be guided accordingly.

05/29/2026

“Businesses that use independent contractors, especially in roles close to their core operations, should consider reviewing those relationships now, including both contract language and day-to-day practice, to determine whether the arrangement can withstand ABC-test scrutiny. “

New Jersey has adopted regulations codifying the ABC test for determining whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor, with the new framework expected to take effect Oct. 1, 2026. Under the ABC test, workers are presumed to be employees unless the hiring entity can demonstrate that....

05/28/2026

UPDATE FROM PORT LIBERTY BAYONNE: Due to an emergency maintenance and repair issue, all imports in 16a have been placed on hold and are unavailable for delivery today (5/28) and tomorrow, Friday 5/29. All free time will be extended accordingly.

05/28/2026

APMT HOURS EXTENDED TODAY:

Attn. Trucking Community,

Gate hours will be extended until 17:00 today due to delays related to pending appointments taking longer than normal to process.

The root cause has been identified and corrective measures have been implemented to mitigate the issue moving forward.

Thank you for your continued patience and understanding. If any cargo missed LFD as a result of these delays, please contact the TSC or your CX representative for assistance with applicable extensions.

We apologize for the inconvenience this may have caused.

APM Terminals Elizabeth

05/27/2026

Legislative Update: The U.S. Transportation and Infrastructure Committee released the "Build America 250 Act" last week, which calls for some key changes impacting the trucking industry. Two aspects of the bill that are getting quite a bit of attention: mandatory bathroom access for truckers, and dedicated Federal funding to increase truck parking. There's a restroom access provision specific to port truckers, which states: “A terminal operator shall provide a sufficient number of covered restrooms for use by covered drayage truck operators in areas of the terminal to which such operators typically have access." Follow the link below for full details.

A House committee took the first steps toward making the surface transportation bill a reality.

05/26/2026

The Federal Maritime Commission recently completed a compromise agreement with Maersk shipping lines that included a civil penalty payment in the amount of $1,900,000.00.

An excerpt from today’s FMC announcement:
“The compromise agreement resolved allegations that Maersk violated the Shipping Act by assessing detention charges pursuant to its service contract and tariffs against third parties who had not consented to be bound by the terms of Maersk’s bills of lading, service contracts, or tariffs. Maersk agreed to terminate this practice and ensure future compliance by amending its U.S. tariff rules to limit the definition of merchant in its bills of lading to shippers, consignees, and persons with a beneficial interest in the cargo as defined by Commission regulations at 46 C.F.R. § 515.2(b). Finally, Maersk agreed that, in addition to paying a civil penalty, it will also issue refunds and waivers to impacted third parties.

Maersk compromised and agreed to the payment of a civil penalty, but did not admit to violations of the Shipping Act or Commission regulations.”

Read full details here:

The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC or Commission) investigates potential violations of the Shipping Act and Commission regulations and negotiates settlements and informal compromises of civil penalties in relation to those potential violations. Recently, the Commission completed a compromise agree...

05/26/2026

UPDATE AT 3:39PM: MVA cleared, all lanes re-opened

NOTICE FROM APMT 2:33pm on 5/26: Attn. Trucking Community,
Due to an overturned tractor trailer on McLester St. (northbound) near Lyle King St., the PAPD has requested that all outbound trucks be sent South on McLester St. after departing APM Terminals.

Please be guided accordingly and follow instructions of the PAPD unitl regular traffic flow can in both directions resumes on McLester St., stay safe!

05/26/2026

Forced into union representation without a vote? That's the new reality for independent rideshare drivers in Massachusetts--and it's likely to spread to other industries nationwide. Read the latest from independent contractor advocate Kim Kavin.

Union organizers in Massachusetts just achieved the closest thing ever to true sectoral bargaining in the United States. A Q&A with attorney Alex MacDonald.

05/25/2026

Memorial Day is a time to reflect and remember the heroes who gave their lives for our country. Their service and sacrifice will never be forgotten. Our offices are closed today in recognition of this solemn day.

05/22/2026

APM Terminals has extended the 6AM to 11AM appointment windows to assist with traffic in the port complex due to police activity on Corbin St. today, Fri. 5/22

05/22/2026

UPDATE at 8:17am: We’re being told by Maher Terminals that the protestors blocking the gate have been cleared and the gates should be fully open within 5 minutes. Thank you for your patience.

UPDATE at 6:26am: Already hearing from drivers that trucks are slowly gaining access to the gate, awaiting confirmation from Maher.

POLICE ACTIVITY: The entrance to Maher Terminals has been temporarily blocked by unauthorized protesters. The PAPD is on scene removing them from the in-gate area, and truck gates will resume as soon as possible. We will update accordingly. Your patience and understanding is appreciated. [6:10am]